--- title: The City Fitness Philly Blog | Blaire Rummel (2) description: Blaire Rummel co-owns a woman’s fitness facility and blogs for several gyms across the country. She has been personal training since 2005. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a personal training certification from NASM and a certification in Functional Movement Systems. She has been trained and specializes in TRX training as well. She played Division 1 softball where she was an Academic All-American and has competed in several fitness competitions over the past decade. She resides in Oregon with her husband and 4-year old daughter. 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She resides in Oregon with her husband and 4-year old daughter. ## Recent Posts [![](https://blog.cityfitness.com/hubfs/blaire.jpg) ![](https://cityfitnessphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bigstock-Health-and-fitness-running-Ru-89753558-e1452027274550.jpg) ](https://blog.cityfitness.com/how-to-choose-an-ideal-workout-buddy/) [Exercise](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/exercise) [Training](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/training) [Fitness](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/fitness) ## [How to Choose an Ideal Workout Buddy](https://blog.cityfitness.com/how-to-choose-an-ideal-workout-buddy/) [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 5, 2016 4:08:10 PM / by [Blaire Rummel](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/blaire-rummel) [fa icon="comment"] - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) It’s hard enough to get to the gym. But when you consider finding an ideal workout buddy, the task becomes, even more, daunting. Why is this so hard? [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://blog.cityfitness.com/how-to-choose-an-ideal-workout-buddy/) [![](https://blog.cityfitness.com/hubfs/blaire.jpg) ![](https://cityfitnessphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/iStock_000054473602_Small-e1448997902750.jpg) ](https://blog.cityfitness.com/how-to-make-meal-prep-easier/) [Nutrition](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/nutrition) [Diet](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/diet) [Fitness](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/fitness) ## [How To Make Meal Prep Easier](https://blog.cityfitness.com/how-to-make-meal-prep-easier/) [fa icon="calendar'] Dec 1, 2015 2:26:35 PM / by [Blaire Rummel](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/blaire-rummel) [fa icon="comment"] - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) There’s been a lot of buzz lately about meal preparation, or what’s often referred to as meal prep. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://blog.cityfitness.com/how-to-make-meal-prep-easier/) [![](https://blog.cityfitness.com/hubfs/blaire.jpg) ![](https://cityfitnessphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/iStock_000060193254_Small-300x199.jpg) ](https://blog.cityfitness.com/eat-late-workout/) [Exercise](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/exercise) [Training](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/training) [Diet](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/diet) ## [What to Eat After a Late Workout](https://blog.cityfitness.com/eat-late-workout/) [fa icon="calendar'] Nov 20, 2015 4:21:46 PM / by [Blaire Rummel](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/blaire-rummel) [fa icon="comment"] - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) It’s rather confusing to know what to eat before and after a workout no matter what time of day it is. This confusion can double when it comes to eating after a late workout. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://blog.cityfitness.com/eat-late-workout/) [![](https://blog.cityfitness.com/hubfs/blaire.jpg) ![](https://cityfitnessphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/iStock_000002320910_Small-e1449594854367.jpg) ](https://blog.cityfitness.com/4-amazing-benefits-of-pumpkins/) [Nutrition](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/nutrition) [Diet](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/diet) [Fitness](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/fitness) ## [4 Amazing Benefits of Pumpkins](https://blog.cityfitness.com/4-amazing-benefits-of-pumpkins/) [fa icon="calendar'] Nov 2, 2015 11:10:04 PM / by [Blaire Rummel](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/blaire-rummel) [fa icon="comment"] - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Halloween may have gone, but that doesn’t mean pumpkins should be. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://blog.cityfitness.com/4-amazing-benefits-of-pumpkins/) [![](https://blog.cityfitness.com/hubfs/blaire.jpg) ![](https://cityfitnessphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/iStock_000068897161_Small-e1449594686839.jpg) ](https://blog.cityfitness.com/two-exercises-that-burn-more-calories-than-running/) [Exercise](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/exercise) [Training](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/training) [Cardio](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/cardio) ## [Two Exercises that Burn More Calories Than Running](https://blog.cityfitness.com/two-exercises-that-burn-more-calories-than-running/) [fa icon="calendar'] Nov 2, 2015 11:09:40 PM / by [Blaire Rummel](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/blaire-rummel) [fa icon="comment"] - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Running is one of the best exercises for burning a lot of calories in a short period. The average adult usually will burn between 8 and 11 calories per minute depending on the intensity level. And when you increase the speed and incline, this caloric burn will increase in a dramatic way. But running isn’t appealing to everyone, and it might not be the best option either. So what else can you choose in order to burn a lot of calories during your cardio workout? [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://blog.cityfitness.com/two-exercises-that-burn-more-calories-than-running/) [![](https://blog.cityfitness.com/hubfs/blaire.jpg) ![](https://cityfitnessphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/iStock_000060092054_Small-e1449593845350.jpg) ](https://blog.cityfitness.com/3-tips-to-boost-motivation-all-day-long/) [Exercise](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/exercise) [Motivation](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/motivation) [Health and Fitness](https://blog.cityfitness.com/topic/health-and-fitness) ## [3 Tips to Boost Motivation All Day Long](https://blog.cityfitness.com/3-tips-to-boost-motivation-all-day-long/) [fa icon="calendar'] Nov 2, 2015 11:09:06 PM / by [Blaire Rummel](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/blaire-rummel) [fa icon="comment"] - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The morning hours can make or break your entire day. While everyone is entitled to a lazy morning and the occasional “do nothing except watch Netflix” type of day, the more you can take advantage of the first few hours after waking up, the more you can dramatically boost your motivation and make a serious change in your overall day. And when you focus on trying to boost motivation, it typically leads to more productivity, a happier mood and stronger self-confidence all day long. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://blog.cityfitness.com/3-tips-to-boost-motivation-all-day-long/) [[fa icon="angle-double-left"] Prev](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/blaire-rummel/page/1) [Load All posts](https://blog.cityfitness.com/all) ## Never miss one of our blogs again! Subscribe to our weekly blog posts to stay educated on the latest fitness tips and trends to stay healthy. 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